Home health nursing can provide you with an impactful career that also provides opportunities for advancement, access to the most modern equipment and technology, and excellent benefits. Our home health nurses love the flexible daylight hours, one-on-one patient care, independence, focus on patient education, and having the ability to be true patient advocates.

• $10,000 sign-on bonus available for
nurses with over two years of experience

• $5,000 sign-on bonus available for
Graduate Nurses and nurses with less than two years of experience

*Part Time status positions are also
eligible for sign-on bonus at a prorated amount - $5,000 for experienced nurses
with over 2 years of experience, and $2,500 for GNs and nurses with less than 2
years of experience

Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary from the My Nursing Career Ladder based on their individual experience and education.

Responsibilities:

Coordinates case management activities within a multi-disciplinary health care team to insure appropriate delivery of services to patients

Attends and participates in patient care conferences, team meetings and other related meetings

Performs duties and job responsibilities in a fashion which coincides with the service management philosophy of UPMC Home Health Care towards patients, visitors, staff, peers, physicians and other departments within the organization

Identifies, develops and participates in process improvement opportunities within the home health agency that will enhance the quality of the services we provide.

Supervises and teaches other nursing personnel including LPNs and Home Health Aides

Identifies, investigates and recommends solutions to organization issues. Identifies any deficits or exceptional performance issues of other nursing personnel, LPNs and Aides, and recommends solutions

Initiates, coordinates and evaluates patient and family centered health teaching

Establishes the plan of care in collaboration with the physician, patient and UM Professional in accordance with the physician orders and patient needs

Completes documentation including visit assessment, OASIS, 485 and Verbal Orders accurately and promptly on the laptop device or in written documentation while in the patient's home and within the agency's and regulatory standards

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing required

Bachelor's degree preferred

UPMC Home Health Care approved certification preferred

Minimum of 6 months of nursing experience in an Acute Care Facility or Skilled Care Facility

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:UPMC approved national certification preferred.
Current Pennsylvania licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse.
CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire

Act 33 Child Clearance

Act 34 Criminal Clearance

Automotive Insurance

Basic Life Support or Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation

Driver's License

Older Adult Protective Services Act

Registered Nurse

UPMC is an equal opportunity employer. Minority/Females/Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesSalary Range:
$25.46
to
$39.11

Union Position: No

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UPMC VALUES

At UPMC, our shared goal is to create a cohesive, positive, experience for our employees, patients, health plan members, and community. If you too are driven by these values, you may be a great fit at UPMC!

UPMC provides a total rewards package that can help you achieve the goals you have for your career and your personal life. Whether you want to learn a new skill through a training course, reach personal health and wellness targets, become more involved in your community, or follow a career path that provides you with the right experience to be successful, UPMC can help you get to where you want to be.

Home health nursing can provide you with an impactful career that also provides opportunities for advancement, access to the most modern equipment and technology, and excellent benefits. Our home health nurses love the flexible daylight hours, one-on-one patient care, independence, focus on patient education, and having the ability to be true patient advocates.

• $10,000 sign-on bonus available for
nurses with over two years of experience

• $5,000 sign-on bonus available for
Graduate Nurses and nurses with less than two years of experience

*Part Time status positions are also
eligible for sign-on bonus at a prorated amount - $5,000 for experienced nurses
with over 2 years of experience, and $2,500 for GNs and nurses with less than 2
years of experience

Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary from the My Nursing Career Ladder based on their individual experience and education.

Responsibilities:

Coordinates case management activities within a multi-disciplinary health care team to insure appropriate delivery of services to patients

Attends and participates in patient care conferences, team meetings and other related meetings

Performs duties and job responsibilities in a fashion which coincides with the service management philosophy of UPMC Home Health Care towards patients, visitors, staff, peers, physicians and other departments within the organization

Identifies, develops and participates in process improvement opportunities within the home health agency that will enhance the quality of the services we provide.

Supervises and teaches other nursing personnel including LPNs and Home Health Aides

Identifies, investigates and recommends solutions to organization issues. Identifies any deficits or exceptional performance issues of other nursing personnel, LPNs and Aides, and recommends solutions

Initiates, coordinates and evaluates patient and family centered health teaching

Establishes the plan of care in collaboration with the physician, patient and UM Professional in accordance with the physician orders and patient needs

Completes documentation including visit assessment, OASIS, 485 and Verbal Orders accurately and promptly on the laptop device or in written documentation while in the patient's home and within the agency's and regulatory standards

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing required

Bachelor's degree preferred

UPMC Home Health Care approved certification preferred

Minimum of 6 months of nursing experience in an Acute Care Facility or Skilled Care Facility

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:UPMC approved national certification preferred.
Current Pennsylvania licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse.
CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire

Act 33 Child Clearance

Act 34 Criminal Clearance

Automotive Insurance

Basic Life Support or Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation

Driver's License

Older Adult Protective Services Act

Registered Nurse

UPMC is an equal opportunity employer. Minority/Females/Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesSalary Range:
$25.46
to
$39.11

UPMC VALUES

At UPMC, our shared goal is to create a cohesive, positive, experience for our employees, patients, health plan members, and community. If you too are driven by these values, you may be a great fit at UPMC!

UPMC provides a total rewards package that can help you achieve the goals you have for your career and your personal life. Whether you want to learn a new skill through a training course, reach personal health and wellness targets, become more involved in your community, or follow a career path that provides you with the right experience to be successful, UPMC can help you get to where you want to be.

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